ADHD therapists in Honolulu, Hawaii HI
Find experienced ADHD therapists in Honolulu who provide ADHD testing, evaluations, and therapy. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare qualifications, specialties, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Peter Linden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified Gestalt Therapist
ADHD is often described through a medical model that frames difference as deficit and neurodivergence as pathology. In doing so, it reduces a rich, complex, and deeply human way of being in the world to a collection of symptoms requiring treatment. Such perspectives frequently overlook the relationship between person and environment, as well as the emotional, relational, cultural, and existential consequences of living in a world that misunderstands, rejects, or fails to support neurodivergent ways of being.
For many people, the deepest suffering associated with ADHD does not arise from ADHD itself, but from repeatedly encountering environments that insist they should think differently, move differently, learn differently, relate differently, or be someone other than who they are. Over time, these experiences can give rise to shame, loneliness, frustration, grief, anxiety, self-doubt, exhaustion, relational difficulties, and a painful sense of not belonging. One may begin to question their worth, mistrust their experience, or lose contact with aspects of themselves in an effort to gain acceptance, safety, or connection.
As a Gestalt psychotherapist, I do not view ADHD as something broken that needs to be fixed, cured, or corrected. Rather, I understand ADHD as a unique way of organizing experience, making contact with the world, processing information, directing attention, and responding to one's environment. Together, we explore your lived experience with curiosity, respect, and compassion, attending to thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, relational patterns, strengths, needs, longings, and aspirations as they emerge in the present moment.
Through deepening awareness, many people develop a more authentic relationship with themselves, greater trust in their experience, and an increased capacity to advocate for their needs and live according to their values. The goal is not to become someone else. It is to cultivate the awareness, self-support, and freedom necessary to live more fully as yourself in a world that often asks you not to.
3 Years Experience
Online in Honolulu, HI Hawaii
Josh Dolin: Life Coach | Purpose Pathfinder
Life Coach
Living with ADHD can present unique challenges, but with the right strategies, you can manage symptoms and thrive. My coaching approach focuses on enhancing focus, improving time management, and developing personalized strategies for organization and coping with impulsivity. Together, we’ll work on building the tools needed to navigate daily challenges and improve productivity. Begin your journey to manage ADHD by scheduling a complimentary 15-minute consultation, where we’ll explore personalized strategies to support your growth and success.
9 Years Experience
Online in Honolulu, HI Hawaii (Online Only)
Balance Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
We understand ADHD does not look the same for everyone. We take the time to understand your story, not just a checklist. Whether you’re a student struggling to keep up, a professional burned out from masking, or a parent feeling scattered, our providers are here to help. With expertise in ADHD and a patient-first approach, we make diagnosis straightforward—no unnecessary neuropsych testing, just a thoughtful evaluation of your history and symptoms. We can prescribe stimulants in the following states: Washington D.C., Oregon, Washington, California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Utah.
✅ ADHD evaluations from the comfort of your home
✅ Medication management, including stimulants when appropriate
✅ Non-stimulant and holistic treatment options
✅ Real strategies for emotional regulation, focus, and executive dysfunction
31 Years Experience
Online in Honolulu, HI Hawaii (Online Only)
Shanea McDaniel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP-BC
I specialize in ADHD screening and personalized medication management for adolescents and adults. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual's unique needs, helping clients improve focus, organization, emotional regulation, and overall quality of life. I combine thoughtful medication management with practical strategies and supportive therapy to help clients build lasting skills and thrive at work, school, and in their personal lives.
3 Years Experience
Online in Honolulu, HI Hawaii (Online Only)
Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, MS HSc, MA, LMHC, LPC
I support individuals with ADHD using a trauma-informed, parts-based approach. We explore how attention, focus, and emotional regulation are impacted by underlying patterns and experiences. Together, we develop strategies to manage challenges while fostering self-understanding and confidence.
26 Years Experience
Online in Honolulu, HI Hawaii (Online Only)
Honolulu's surface image as a paradise can obscure significant mental health challenges tied to Hawaii's extreme cost of living — among the highest in the United States — the stress of geographic isolation, and the psychological weight carried by Native Hawaiian communities navigating cultural loss and historical trauma. The city has a majority Asian and Pacific Islander population, including large Japanese, Filipino, and Native Hawaiian communities, and culturally competent therapists who understand Pacific Islander family values and collectivist systems are especially sought after. Tripler Army Medical Center serves the military population across the Indo-Pacific Command, while The Queen's Medical Center provides civilian institutional mental health resources. Therapist availability in Honolulu is lower relative to comparable mainland metros, and telehealth has become important for residents seeking specialist matching beyond what is available locally.
ADHD therapists in Honolulu, Hawaii Statistics
ADHD therapists in Honolulu, Hawaii average 12 years of experience and charge around $239 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (53%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (35%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$239
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Male |
|
| 45% |
Female |
|
| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
Online Only |
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| 41% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Hypnotherapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Men |
| 65% | Women |
| 59% | Black / African American |
| 59% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |